West Brom winger Jonathan Leko reveals why he signed for Bristol City

Bristol City’s summer signing Jonathan Leko says the club’s entertaining brand of football was a big reason why he was so keen to join on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion.

The loan to City is his first move away from Albion since he joined the Midlands club as a 10-year-old.

Asked what attracted him to the Robins, Leko, speaking to the Bristol City club website, said: “The way they play football. I think we have got some quality players here I think I can learn from; the fans and the whole culture seems nice so I wanted to join as soon as I got the opportunity.

New loan signing Jonathan Leko of Bristol City

“I just wanted to get here as soon as they wanted me.”

Leko signed for the club in the final week of the transfer market but had to jet off almost immediately on international duty with England U19s.

Talking about his time with the national set-up, Leko said: “It is always good to get picked for England so that was good.”

Jonathan Leko is on loan at Bristol City from West Brom (Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

The attacker, who said his favourite position is as a left winger but is happy to play up front or in midfield, played 30 minutes in England U19’s 7-1 victory over Poland at St George’s Park and then 70 minutes in their 3-1 defeat to Germany.

Leko, who described himself as a quick and powerful player who likes to take people on, said his aim for the season is: “Play some games, score some goals and get a couple of assists.”

The 18-year-old will wear the 45 shirt at City, the same number he wears at West Brom.